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Character combinations make words; words evolve into idioms. Learn 「雲泥異路」 today with this free Chinese resource.

This introduction highlights the idiom 「雲泥異路」, with its meaning and examples explained below.

Like the clouds in the sky and the mud on the ground. A metaphor for a huge difference in status.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

yún ní yì lù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

wan4 nai4 yi6 lou6

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.